Sula Vineyards to Acquire Chandon's Nashik Wine Estate for Expansion
Sula Vineyards is acquiring Chandon's 19-acre wine estate in Nashik, including a production facility and visitor centre. The acquisition, structured as an asset purchase, aims to expand Sula's wine tourism. It is expected to close by end of Q1 FY27, subject to regulatory approvals.
The acquisition of a significant wine estate with production facilities and tourism potential represents a major strategic move that will likely have a substantial impact on Sula Vineyards' business operations and market position.
The acquisition of a world-class wine estate is expected to expand the company's wine tourism business and unlock a platform for future growth, which is positive for the company.
Sula Vineyards Limited has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the wine production facility and estate of Chandon in Dindori, Nashik. The 19-acre estate includes a wine production facility with a current capacity of 4.5 lakh litres, scalable up to 13 lakh litres, an ultra-premium visitor centre, a banquet facility, and 5 acres of vineyards. The acquisition is structured as an asset purchase and is expected to close by the end of Q1 FY27, subject to regulatory approvals. This move aims to expand Sula's wine tourism footprint and unlock a platform for future growth. The estate's strategic location, 20 minutes from Nashik Airport and near Sula's existing wineries, offers operational advantages. Rajeev Samant, Founder & CEO of Sula Vineyards, stated that the acquisition is a "once in a lifetime opportunity" to acquire a world-class estate and develop another landmark destination wine resort.
Following the acquisition, Sula will take over operations of the hospitality facilities and tasting room. Wines produced from the estate will be marketed under Sula's own portfolio, with no ongoing use of the Chandon brand. Sula Vineyards is India's largest wine company, commanding over 50% of the domestic premium wine market, and is a pioneer in wine tourism in India.
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